What size bolt is this? As used by x-lite Brake bolts

[midibiker]

Hi,

I am looking to replace the brake bolts that are use on my bike and I would like to know what bolts might work as replacements.

The bolts in use are X-lite Brake bolts and I would like to replace them with some ones that match the silver cantilever brakes.

I think that they might be M6 x 20 but I am note sure.

I also want them to fit flush like in the second picture too without the need of a cap.

Here is a picture of the bolt and cover.



And this is what I want to get to.

 

[FluffyChicken]

Re:

Measure them

M Number is the diameter of the threaded but.
Length is the length off the shaft under the head.

I think that x-lite was in Titanium

But just look them up and find the head style you want. You can get different length 14, 15, 20mm etc.
14mm is usually a nice length. (M6 is canti/vbrake size as you guessed)

 

[mk one]

Hi, the X-Lite bolts are Ti.

If you want just some normal bolts you just need something like these.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CYCLE-BIKE-B ... xyJ8ZRhTNE

 

[midibiker]

Hi, the X-Lite bolts are Ti.

If you want just some normal bolts you just need something like these.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CYCLE-BIKE-B ... xyJ8ZRhTNE

Yes they I think that they were.

I was looking to replace them with some of these. https://www.uberbikecomponents.com/view ... de-Kit-Raw

 

[midibiker]

Re: Re:

Measure them

M Number is the diameter of the threaded but.
Length is the length off the shaft under the head.

I think that x-lite was in Titanium

But just look them up and find the head style you want. You can get different length 14, 15, 20mm etc.
14mm is usually a nice length. (M6 is canti/vbrake size as you guessed)

Hi, yes I will measure them tomorrow and try and get some ordered.

I was looking at these. https://www.uberbikecomponents.com/view ... de-Kit-Raw But I might have to cut a bit off the thread to get an exact fit.

 

[ishaw]

Re:

You should be fine without cutting them. Brake bosses tend to be quite long once you factor in the brake too.

 

[FluffyChicken]

Re:

Some of mine will not fit 25mm in, main trouble will be fork bosses.

Shimano use 13.6/14mm for canti levers and for vbrake about 15mm (they hang over the end of the boss a bit more)

Do Not Cut Them
Been there, done that with Ti bolts and it is not worth the effort. Just get the proper length to start with.

 

[FluffyChicken]

Re:

Just use
M6 15 taperhead titanium bolt
As a search, if that's the style head you want.


etc

 

[midibiker]

Re: Re:

Some of mine will not fit 25mm in, main trouble will be fork bosses.

Shimano use 13.6/14mm for canti levers and for vbrake about 15mm (they hang over the end of the boss a bit more)

Do Not Cut Them
Been there, done that with Ti bolts and it is not worth the effort. Just get the proper length to start with.

Hi, yes I am trying to avoid cutting them but I ran into problems when I tried putting the bolt from the orange forks into the fork boss in this picture.

You can see the overhang that I want to avoid. I want the bolt to fit flush to the brakes.



Thanks